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, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Jumpstart, the world s first Diversity Recruitment Platform (DRP) with a mission to make the world more equitable, announced today that the company is rebranding as Canvas. The company also announced $20 million in new funding, led by Lachy Groom and Sequoia Capital with participation from Four Rivers Capital. We have finally entered an era where companies are being held accountable for their promises of equity and hiring diverse talent, said Ben Herman, CEO of Canvas. Canvas is the only platform that helps CEOs and hiring managers to truly walk the walk on diversity, equity and inclusion. Hiring diverse teams is not only a matter of corporate social responsibility